John Irving is a guest on THEATER TALK at the time of the publication of his 14th novel “Avenue of Mysteries.” He discusses his roots in drama and the "theatrical sensibilities" that have "infused" his work. Irving also talks about the 19th century classics that inspired him to novels, including his 1978 bestseller “The World According to Garp,” which he is turning into a miniseries for HBO.

Original tape date: November 5, 2015.

First aired: January 16, 2016.